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Top 10 Chinese Anime & Animation Studios
Chinese anime — known as donghua (动画) — has grown from a regional curiosity into a global streaming phenomenon, with hit titles like Nezha (2019) crossing $700M at the box office. This list ranks the 10 Chinese animation studios driving that rise, from the oldest (Shanghai Animation Film Studio, 1957) to the newest platforms co-producing original series. Vote for your favourite studio at the bottom of the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Anime Studios
## Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Anime Studios
What is donghua? Donghua (动画) is the common term for Chinese animation. It covers everything from TV series and films to web animations, and draws heavily on Chinese mythology, history, and wuxia literature.
Is donghua the same as anime? Donghua is Chinese animation and anime is Japanese animation. They share visual styles and storytelling techniques, but donghua is rooted in Chinese cultural source material and is produced by studios based in China.
Which Chinese animation studio is the oldest? Shanghai Animation Film Studio, founded in 1957, is the oldest studio on this list and is known for classics such as Havoc in Heaven and Nezha Conquers the Demon King.
What is the most successful Chinese animated film? Nezha (2019), produced by Enlight Pictures Animation, is one of the highest-grossing Chinese animated films to date, earning over $720 million worldwide.
Where can I watch Chinese anime? Several studios on this list — including Bilibili and iQIYI Animation — operate major streaming platforms where donghua is released alongside international anime.
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